9. If You Want It, Ask For It

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Just like the word no, asking for change in a relationship is a solid strategy to necessitate change. If you want your partner to stop making plans for the weekend without consulting you first, voice your wishes. If your partner is constantly changing things around the house without running it by you first, tell them as much. If you want something, ask for it. It sounds simple, almost childlike, but many people stuck in a manipulative relationship forget that asking is even an option.